IMI level 3 Heavy Vehicle Technician in Rothwell

With a fleet of over 49,000 vehicles, including traditional fuel and electric vehicles, LCVs and HGVs, maintaining our vehicles is a true team effort. We're investing in modernising our fleet, giving you the opportunity to work on a variety of makes and models. There's never been a better time to join Royal Mail as a Vehicle Technician.

Responsibilities

• You will perform a full range of inspections, diagnostics, maintenance, and repair procedures on a range of HGV vehicles, trailers, and mechanical equipment.
• You will use your own personal toolkit to undertake routine maintenance and repair of heavy goods vehicles.
• You will have access to specialist tooling and shared equipment in our modern, fully equipped workshops.

Qualifications

• Qualified mechanic: you are fully qualified to an advanced level (IMI Level 3 in Heavy vehicle maintenance or equivalent).
• You have your own toolkit for standard repairs.
• Varied vehicle experience: Proven Vehicle Technician experience working on a wide range of vehicles, for example HGV.
• Valid UK driving licence: You hold a full manual UK driving licence, preferably an HGV licence with trailer experience.
• High working standards: you take pride in your work and do what is necessary to make sure the job is done effectively.
• Flexible to service demands: you are able to work on a flexible shift rota and are always willing to support your team where necessary.

Trust is the foundation of everything we do at Royal Mail. We aim to be transparent about the qualities we seek and build trust from the start of your journey with us. Your interview is the first step, and we want you to shine. To help you prepare, we'll provide you your interview questions in advance. This ensures you can present your best examples.

At Royal Mail Group, we value trust and our people. Royal Mail takes pride in our diverse employee network groups, which actively promote belonging and foster a positive work environment. Our unwavering commitment to inclusion means that we're passionate about our people representing the communities we serve. If you require any adjustments during the application and hiring process, please share the details in your application. Additionally, we're proud to be Forces family friendly and a Gold signatory of the Armed Forces Covenant. We welcome applications from ex-Armed Forces personnel, reservists, veterans, cadet instructors, and military spouses/partners.

We're recruiting an IMI Level 3 qualified mechanic at Leeds Workshop on a Permanent contract, with the potential to earn up between £50,000 and £70,000 including overtime.

Working Hours: Full time. Average of 39.5 hours per week over the 5‑week shift pattern including a 30‑minute unpaid meal break (rotating shift pattern; week 1: Monday 06:00‑15:30, Tuesday, Friday 06:00‑15:00; week 2: Monday, Thursday 21:30‑06:00; week 3: Wednesday, Sunday 06:00‑14:30; week 4: Monday, Friday 12:30‑22:00; week 5: Monday, Friday 06:00‑14:30). You will be required to work 1 in 3 Saturdays and Sundays (with two days off in the week).

What's in it for you?

• Salary: £39,715 plus a night shift allowance of £131.37 per week when working the 21:30‑06:00 shift and a shift allowance of £87.58 per week when working the 12:30‑22:00 shift.
• Additional weekend supplement on Saturday (£52.10 per shift) and/or Sunday (£104.20 per shift) is applicable.
• 22.5 days annual holiday (plus bank holidays), rising with service and with the option to purchase more.
• An excellent company matched pension scheme and financial benefits.
• The chance to develop your career, including a customised annual training and development plan.
• PPE and image clothing supplied (including overalls and steel toe‑capped boots).
• Exclusive discounts on shopping, tech, travel, days out and socialising for you and the family.
• The chance to work for the Environmental Fleet of the Year 2024.